Saturday's Child - Weekend Chatter
 

Hey all - thought I'd get a headstart on the earlybirds on the east coast (it's still technically Friday in my timezone). I'm going to have a busy day, and I don't know when I'll get to pop in to say "Heya"! :wave:

DH and DS are going to visit DS's grandparents for a while today, so I'm staying behind to do housework. Oy, a toddler can make a mess fast! :cb: And thouroughly! So I'll be vacuuming, scrubbing the tub and toilet, doing dishes; all those chores everyone loves so well :nose: . Oh yeah, and laundry - LOADS! If it's nice out, I can hang it out to dry, though - mmm! I love the smell of clothes dried outdoors! Even in town they smell good (although not nearly as good as dried in the fresh country air). :sunny:

I heard from my brother's kids' daycare provider yesterday - she's going to have an opening 2 days a week! So starting in September, DS will be going to daycare with his cousins 2 days a week, which means time to do homework and housework WITHOUT him underfoot :cloud9: ! Yay! Plus he needs more time with other kids near his age, so it'll be good for him. And I'll still have him most of the week :love: !

That's all for now - I'll check back when I can! :comp:

Everyone have a terrific day! :beach: :woo:

Heather.... I totally sympathise with having a messy toddler - I have a whirlwind for a daughter (she is lucky she is so cute ;))

Today we finally got around to clearing some of the boxes since we moved... we are almost totally unpacked - which is great!

I have been going really well with exercise lately, but over the last few days my foot injury from Cambodia has been playing up and is severely restricting my movement - which is a real shame. I may have to bust out the exercise bike. I am missing my walks through the park though.

We are having a cold snap here in sunny Queensland... well it is winter but it has pretty much stayed in the 20 degrees for the last few months which has been very toasty, so I suppose we can't complain!

Hope your weekend on the beach is great!

Quick good morning!

Cousin Cathy is still sleeping away and I've just discovered the milk is sour :( so I'm off to the market to get some more. We have had a wonderful visit! She is such a fun person and I've laughed until my stomach muscles hurt! She'll be leaving before noon and it will be so strange to be alone again after the past four days of so much company and entertaining.

I'll pop in again this afternoon.

Good Mornin' Chicas!

I'm just back from walking the Casper (who again, half way out, didn't want to continue) and I['m officially protessting this heatwave! We haven't had a drop of rain in nyc for far too long and, everytime the weather gurus predict some, it bypasses us.

Well, it's always something... I'm looking forward to the cooler weather - the only time I enjoy summer is when I'm near or on the water and can take a nice long walk on the beach, going in and out of cool water. :cool:

I'm making a coffee run before the temperature gets any higher.. talk to y'all later and have a glorious day on the beach,Chicas! :grouphug:

Morning everyone!! Ruth, I'm so glad you are having fun! Heather & Marianna....I too know about messy toddlers.....thank goodness I'm just an aunt! I took Kloe to the county fair....she wore me out! I was sore afterwards...she passed out on the way to the camper (her mom was thankful!) I took her through the barns with the sheep & goats...she kept saying "ahhh, puppies!" She's a crazy one!
Well I'm off to work - yuck! Have a good day!

Good morning, lovies! :wave:

I slept in until 8:30 this morning. :D No pill this time, although it took a while to get to sleep.

Heather, isn't it funny how when we get some time alone in the house, there's a real urge to clean? :lol: That's wonderful that you'll have a few days alone in the fall! I agree... it's so much easier to get things done when everyone else is out of the house.

Marianna, it IS a good thing they're cute! :lol:
A friend of mine has two little boys, and he said to me once, "You know, I wouldn't sell them for any money, but I wouldn't give you a loonie (a dollar) for the pair of them." :lol3:
Good luck with the unpacking! 20 degrees sounds HEAVENLY!!

Ruth, I'm so glad you had a good visit with Cathy. :) I'll bet you've got some new stomach muscles. ;)

Anna, I am so with you re: the weather. This has been the worst summer for heat and humidity. :( I hate winter, but for the first time in my life, I'm looking forward to it. Looking forward to turning on the furnace, bundling up in sweaters and a blanket, and getting cozy in my chilly house. :lol:

Soon, I hope you have a good day, hon! :wave: Sounds like you had lots of fun with little Kloe. :) Did you have a "chat" with your Dad?

We've got mice already!! :yikes: Shouldn't those little buggers be outside instead of rustling around in my pantry!?

Good morning!!

K-Ho and Marianna How old are your little ones? Mine are 3 1/2 and 2 months. I cannot believe the mess my 3 1/2 yer old can make. I feel like that is all I do is pick up around here. Aren't girls supposed to be neater?? (Check my profule pic to see these adorable wonders!!) ;)

Barb I have good news for you! There is a Ruby Tuesday in McKinney- right at 75 and Eldorado Pkwy. I know that is a bit of a trek from Richardson, but they have such an SBD friendly menu. There is a Texas Roadhouse in the same vicinity where you can get a good SBD meal as well.

Ellis Yeah for sleep! Baby Meg slept until 6:00 today and then went right back to sleep after her bottle. I slept until 8:00!!

Ruth Glad to hear you are enjoying your visit!!

Me- We actually go to Ohio next weekend, but SIL and nieces are here this week. My DD was so excited to see them last night, she is anxiously awaiting their phone call today. I think we are going to go check out the new IKEA that just opened two weeks ago. I think it will be an absolute madhouse, but I have been dying to see it. Should be comical with 5 children, but what the heck!!

I am down 3 pounds this week!!!!!! :flow2: :dancer: :flow1: I finally got to change my ticker. I cheated a bit last night with a glass of wine, but it tasted divine!!

Hope you all have a super Saturday!

Kiko, your little ones are so beautiful. :love:
I remember the first time our DD slept right through the night. She was an "every four hours" nurser, and DH and I woke up at 8 one morning, PANIC STRICKEN because she hadn't woken in the night. We both went RUNNING to her room, convinced that she was dead. :yikes:
I love IKEA. We got our red kitchen cabinets from there. (not to mention a shipload of other thingys. heh heh)
Congratulations on the 3 pounds, girl!! :hat:

Good morning, Chicklets~~ :coffee:

I've been and come back from doing two STAT calls. On opposite sides of the city. Wouldn't have been so bad if I hadn't had to take a detour through downtown Atlanta b/c of roadwork on the perimeter highway, but sheesh, can it get anymore out of the way??? :mad:

Dh and I are headed out to the Farmers Market for some fresh veggies and meat/chicken. I'm also getting some of my beloved Greek style yogurt. Yum! If you haven't tried it, you oughta, it's great. I use it spread on pita bread with red pepper dip, as well as in my smoothies.

Not much else going on around here. I'm hoping these popcorn T storms will stay away long enough to get in a hike. I was going to go to Jones Bridge Park, but a guy drown there (fishing in the river, slipped and his waders filled with water) He still hasn't been found and I sure as heck don't want to be the one to find him! :eek:

You all have a great day on the Beach!

Kiko - That is wonderful news about the Ruby Tuesday. That isn't TOO much farther than the restaurants in north Plano that we used to go to a lot. And Brian did love the penne pasta on the kids menu (plus I let him have some of my broccoli). Oh, I want to check out IKEA! I'm waiting until the crowds die down and I have a little more time. Congrats on the weight loss and your daughter sleeping more. That will really help you with school starting.

Me - I'm back down two of the 3 pounds I gained in South Carolina. I'm prepared for the Scout's pool party this afternoon. Our den is to bring chips but I also am bringing a 3 bean salad and overnight slaw. I've got the SF WW hot dog buns and plan to limit myself to one hot dog since the sodium always causes me to retain water.

Morning chicks, not much going on here, of course it is another quickie for me. Just finished tidying up the house and have laundry on the go. Need to get dd ready for her golfing not sure how much fun she will have as it is raining here. Other than that it is off to pay some bills and get some food before we all starve to death. :lol: I also need to pick up a few more school supplies, then back to pick up dd,then home to do???? Not sure. We were out late last night with friends for a bonfire and dh is feeling a little under the weather today. So it may just be cuddles in front of the tube. :wink: Must dash need to get a shower and dash off. Have a great day chicks.

Hi Chicks:)

Yikes:yikes: People everywhere up here,no place to park and its too :hot:hot to walk. We're having our road race tomorrow and the participence are practicing along our:beach: beachs.

Well I knew it was too good to be true my 149 is up slightly,but I'm not changing my ticker as its not my offical W-I. It has to be the humidity thats being on water retention. Have to wear my slip on as my regular shoes don't fit.I Hate :devil: Summer, give me the S-N-O-W anytime.

My poor tomato plants are suffering from the heat(humidity) also, they have brown rot on the bottom of the tomatoes.

H-ko-Yikes:yikes: I hate :devil: cleaning,my dh bought me athe new Swifter by Dirt :devil: Devil and does it work. on my hardboard floors. I'm really happy:) about owning one.

Marianna-Sorry:sorry: to hear about your foot. I guess the humidity doesn't help either. Thats my passion to walk along the beachs:beach: and than my :ebike: is my second.

Ruth- have a great weekend with your cousin, Yikes :yikes: sour milk,we're buying smaller cartions just for that reason.

Over-I don't like the summer months either (look above) We use to have beautiful summers in the '50's(giving my ago away) They blame it on Global Warming but to me thats:crazy: nuts. Its the way the weather cycle goes,earlier than the '50 we also had this draught. We have to live with it.TG for A/C.

Soon-Kids:bb: can wear you out I know from my dgc the older we got the harding to control them.

Ellis-Yikes:yikes: Don't say that 4 letter word "MICE":mouse: we had them its winter and I don't want to see them again. I just got rid of the tiny brown ants on my kitchen. Why Oh Why, :barf: do those crutters:mouse: have to come in the house. Get some traps.Glad that you got your ZZZZZ's

Kiko- :cheer:on your 3 lb weight loss Big, congrats to you:cheer:

And to a the rest have a nice day Hugs :) BB

Mamacita- Never heard :listen: of Greek style yogurt. Sound delish...............

Barb-Big Congrat:cheer: on your 2 lb weight loss:cheer:

Little Chick- have fun :lol: with house work,Thats what I'm going to attempt to do. Wish I had a gene :genie: with wishes he could grant me a maid to clean this house.

Hugs :) BB.

Hey!
 

How's ya all doing this AM? Me? I wish I were still in bed. Having to get up on a Saturday morning at 0430 smacks of abuse (unless it's to get up and watch cartoons) :D

I totally melted down yesterday and pretty much inhaled everything in my path.............not sure what that was all about :dizzy: . I did gain 4 pounds after my trek from the first of the week. I think I was a little bummed out about that, but I felt so awful from eating the way I did yesterday, that maybe I'll decide I need to behave and not let a 4 pound weight gain get to me.

It's been cool here, a bit chilly last night. Sorry to all of those of you who are melting.

beach bum, I couldn't see your ticker. Hope you have some relief from humidity today.

little chick, enjoy the snuggle day. Let yourself be "sick" for a minute and enjoy it!

Barb, hope I can lose the increase in pounds like you did. You are my hero!

Mama, where in Atlanta do you live? My oldest lives in Swanee. I can't remember the name of the hospital she works at though.

Ellis, red kitchen cabinets? I bet that's beautiful. Glad you slept better. Mice again? You need a dozen cats.

Kiko, congrats on the 3 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wanna be like you!!!

soon2b, have a great day at work.

operadog, I hope your protest works!

Ruth, sounds like you've had a great time! Hope you can stand the quiet when it comes. Give Harry a hug from us!

Marianna, glad you are able to see light at the "unpacking" tunnel. I don't like to move.

Hko, glad you found a babysitter, bonus that it's family! Are returning to college? Hope you get all your laundry done today, when you finish can you come over????

Well, off to get busy. It's a nice enough day that the ER will be busy in the next couple of hours. Sigh, I wish I were in my garden...............

RN, I live in Snellville. Same county as Suwanee, Gwinnett. The closest hospitals are Gwinnett Medical, Joan Glancy, and Emory Eastside(my neck of the woods, I work just down the street from it).

Okay, no hike today, (Rain, gee whiz, what a surprise!! :mad: ) Ended up walking around and around and around the mall. I think we did about 3 miles. So, at least I got some exercise in.

Bought some mussels from Maine today at the farmers market. For $1.24 a pound, I couldn't resist. Tomorrow, we're having mussels in garlic sauce, zucchini, and whole grain Italian bread. Yummy!! :)

Okay, gotta fix a "plate" for our supper. (goat cheese, olives, celery sticks, baby carrots, and no sugar/low fat lunch meat)

HAGN~~

Mmmmmm - that sounds yummy! I miss shellfish....

Just popping on - hurt my back last night so didn't get as much done as I hoped. Still, I got a load of dishes done, and a few loads of laundry, plus about another 4 loads worth folded that had been waiting around for me to hop to it.

Now I want shellfish and no can have....I'll have to come up with a substitute. Maybe chicken breast in garlic sauce? Too hot to cook right now.

Toddler crying - I'll be back later.

I changed my weighin day to this morning to coincide with my hubby.. and am down 0.6 of a kilo.. which isn't huge - but I stopped walking and was off plan for a few days. So it could be alot worse :^: It is halfway through the month and I am halfway to my goal - so pretty happy!

Kiko... my daughter is 3 - and can really get a mess going!!!!:lol: Your profile picture is just so lovely..

See ya!

Marianna, what part of Australia do you live in? Dh and I have toyed with the idea of heading over there one of these days to stay for a while (when we retire) just for the fun of it.

Someone mentioned Newcastle as a nice place that hasn't been "discovered" yet.

We live in the city of Brisbane in Queensland. The weather here is really lovely - a bit humid in summer and we have loads of beaches within easy drives, also the mountains around here are my favourite place to go... I haven't been to Newcastle, but my husband says that it is lovely... you should come for a visit! That would be great... I am sure you would fall in love with Australia.

Good Sunday morning to you Chicklets~~ :coffee:

Got my STAT out of the way early (woke up at 5:30). I'm sitting here enjoying the quiet and drinking a cup of decaf.

Today I'm forcing myself to stay home and clean my bedroom. I'm sure there are dust bunnies the size of coyotes living under my bed :fr: I'm hoping to have a new computer in a couple of weeks and in honor of it, I think it deserves a nice clean room, don't you? :)

Marianna, yes, I'm sure that if I ever went to Australia, I'd love it. My dh was there several times while he was in the Navy and he loved it. He said it's like the best of the US and Britain combined. Can't beat that with a stick! :)

Okay, gotta scrounge some breakfast...maybe some scrambled eggs.

Have a wonderful day on the Beach everyone

Good morning! Still recovering from my intense socializing and eating and drinking! Today will be a back to normal day that will start shortly with coffee and cuddles.

There is Church this morning followed by Wade who wants to look through my old books - he collects and I'm pitching! This afternoon I'll tackle a sewingroom tidying. :yikes:! Gail and my new cleaning person come tomorrow morning and an estimator will be here in the PM to measure for new upstairs windows.

What's happening around your Beach towel today?

Goooood Sunday Morning,, Chicas!

Haven't had my coffee yet OR taken the dog out, but the good news is I got to change my ticker this a.m. - down 3# since my restart last Saturday! It's not a huge amount, but I'll take it (and keep it in the past) :D

We were in awful triple digits yessterday with high humidity, so I spent the day in the a/c and had a long phone chat with my besst friend, who recently moved to DE and is making a major readjustment. She doesn't have her computer set up yet, so I did some research for her and found ome interessting events for her to go to by accessing the Rehobeth chamber of commerce site. She's an artist and I'm hoping she gets involved with the art league there - in fact, she'll be going to an art show after shurch today.

As for me, I've got de-cluttering to do - it's amazing how that stuff mutiplies! :d

The weather's due for improvement on Tuesday -YAY! We'll probably all lose some water weight when the humidity goes down, too. :D

OK, time to get in the shower and then take the Casper out ... I'll check back later with y'all... have a great day on the Beqach, Chicas!!! :grouphug:

Ruth, you're cleaning that sewing room again, eh? :lol3:

Mamacita, I hope those big dust bunnies don't getcha. heh heh
Oh, those mussels sound wickedly good! We had mussels as an appetizer when DH and I went out for our anniversary meal. There was a LOT of rich, creamy sauce left over at the bottom of the bowl, and DH and I had a few spoonfuls of it. (as we'd run out of bread) I didn't know what he was thinking until afterwards, but DH thought the sauce was soup, and he ate the entire 1 1/2 cups of sauce. I just looked at him and thought, "Isn't that quait and gauche. It's because of his upbringing..." :rofl: He had severe stomach troubles that evening. (the waitress looked puzzled when she saw the bowl cleaned right out, too. heh heh)

Marianna, better down than up! :hat:

Heather, take care of your back, hon. :grouphug:

RNMom, don't you worry about those four pounds... you'll take them off in no time. :grouphug: I always eat badly when we go up to the cottage. I figure I need compensation for having to use an outhouse. :D

Beach Bum, I hear ya re: the swelling. :rolleyes: I had to stop wearing some of my rings. Of course, it doesn't help that I've gained about 10 pounds, either. :(

Little Chick, sounds like you're having a lovely, cozy weekend. :) Enjoy!

Barb, congratulations on the pounds lost!! :hat: ... overnight slaw... you've reminded me of a freezer coleslaw I used to make... I must dig out the recipe.

I'm a bit superstitious, so I'm reluctant to say this, but I think these meds may be working! I just need to up them a bit, I think. My energy is back, the "bad thoughts" are gone, and I'm almosting (see: "up meds a bit", above) enjoying life again. :)
I even ate well yesterday until just before bedtime, when I had a cheat (but a smaller cheat than normal). :hat:
And I worked in my garden... boy, am I out of shape! I'm releveling my path, and I'm out of breath lifting the stones. I have to keep taking little breaks. But I'm getting stronger! :)

Going to play Poseidon for a bit before everyone wakes up. :wave:

Anna, I missed your post... congratulations on the 3 pounds!! :cheer:

Dehydration
 

Well, I'm not making it to church today just because I'm in fear of throwing up in the balcony. I just slept for 11 hours.

The scale says I've lost 4 lbs, but I don't think I should trust it since I'm dehydrated from not being able to keep liquids down yesterday. After a little while, I'm going to start sipping water again and see if I can handle it. I hope once I replenish my fluids that I've still lost some weight, though. You think I'm missing 4 whole pounds of water? I hope not.

Sounds like a busy day for you, Ruthie.

Glad you're getting to enjoy some quiet, Mama. I remember when Terry was a Phlebo and had to get up at like 1am for stats. Yuck. Enjoy tackling your coyote-sized dust bunnies.

Everyone have a good day.

Woops, morning operadog and ellis! Hope you all have a great day!

Congrats ellis on the meds working! :woo:

{{{{Weezie!!!}}}

So sorry you're not feeling well... take it easy and keep on sipping the water. Hope you're real better soon!!!

Morning all....
 

Not so quiet morning in the ER, came on to a couple of minor ailments.

Got home last night and picked beans out of my garden, it was very cathartic. Now I have to can the things. I guess I know what I'll be doing on Monday.

Hope you are all well, I'm looking forward to having 4 days off in a row and getting back into my routine of running, drinking lots of water and eating right. This last two shifts have not been conducive to eating right.

Good Sunday Morning chicks:)

Does any one have Blessing For Me As I Have To Miss Church Today Yikes :yikes: My DH told me tha the town(a little village ) is packed with cars parked and double parked on our way to church. There no way to get past this mess,because of the road race this morning.Its not the runers that are causing this mess, it the family & friends that are coming down to see them .Where Happned our policemen?????????? Directing traffic..

Ruth-sending out to you :grouphug: as your seem to be having a very busy day.Stay cool :cool:

Operadog. :cheer: big congats on your 3 lb weight loss :cheer: What do you mean its nothing, I wish I could lost .5 I would be excited.

Ellis- I so happy:) for you,that the meds are working. Sending some good
vibes:goodvibes: Your way that they continue to work. Another swelling day head for us. Yikes :yikes: when will this stop.

Have to get ready to tackle the cars in town.,have to go around about.

Hugs :) BB

Thanks, Beachbum!!!

I know the #s take their time leaving, esp as you get closer to your goal - you're doing grrreat!

BTW, this is the first summer in eons that I'm not at the Cape - we've been going there for agess... lots of years in Ptown/NorthTruro, and more recently in Wellfleet... In Ptown we were far enough away from the center not to be inundated with the crowds, but cvlose enough to walk into town if we felt like it.

Say 'hi' :wave: to the beach and the bay for me - I esp LOVE walking on the flats at low tide. :cool:

Blessings + cheers, :grouphug: